Ritalin, Prozac, Other Medicines
May Help Fight Drug Addiction

Drugs such as Ritalin and Prozac that are widely prescribed for common health conditions, may also help combat various forms of substance addiction.

In one example, researchers found: "Cocaine withdrawal symptoms might be eased by boosting the brain's depleted dopamine levels. So scientists are studying dopamine-boosting drugs like Ritalin used for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and amantadine, used for flu and...